SOLICITATION NOTICE
Q -- Shore Confined Space Entry & Rescue Course
- Notice Date
- 9/7/2004
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 623220
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- Contracting Office
- DHS - Direct Reports, United States Coast Guard (USCG), Commanding Officer (a-3), Headquarters Support Command, U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters 2100 Second Street, SW, Room B411, Washington, DC, 20593-0001
- ZIP Code
- 20593-0001
- Solicitation Number
- 21-05-G85PBJ012
- Response Due
- 9/15/2005
- Archive Date
- 9/30/2005
- Point of Contact
- Shane Ourada, Storekeeper, Phone 202-267-2098, Fax 202-267-4727, - Ms. Myra Freeman, Purchasing Agent, Phone (202) 267-1574, Fax (202) 267-4727,
- E-Mail Address
-
sourada@comdt.uscg.mil, mfreeman@comdt.uscg.mil
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- The U.S. Coast Guard intends to procure 2 Shore Response Space Entry & Rescue Training Courses to be held at Yorktown VA, January 11-14 2005, and Petaluma, CA from July 5-8 2005. This notice is a solicitation for commercial services in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Therefore, please read this entire notice, the instructions herein, and the attachment documents carefully. This acquisition will be made on a Small Business Set-Aside Basis. SCOPE: See attached Statement of Work HOW TO RESPOND: In order to compete for this project, interested parties must submit a proposal via fax or e-mail, by September 15, 2005 @ 12:00 noon EST, to Shane Ourada, USCG Headquarters Support Command, Code A-3, Room B411, 2100 Second St. SW, Washington, DC 20593. Electronic transmissions to sourada@comdt.uscg.mil are encouraged and must be timely. Proposal Evaluation Criteria: (1) Technical Factors/Approach, (2) Past Performance, and (3) Price and price related factors (Firm-Fixed Price). This will be a Best-Value award determination. Price will be a factor but technical factors/approach are far more important. The following Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses are incorporated by reference: FAR Clause 52.212-1 and FAR Clause 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Jan 04) and FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Mar 04) are attached. Offerors can also retrieve more information on these clauses on the INTERNET at www.arnet.gov. Questions about this requirement must be in writing and submitted by fax or e-mail. Telephone inquiries are strongly discouraged. All inquiries must include the solicitation number, your full name, organization name, address, phone and fax numbers, and must be received by 12:00 (noon) EST, September, 10, 2004. STATEMENT OF WORK U.S. COAST GUARD SHORE CONFINED SPACE ENTRY & RESCUE TRAINING ? FY05 Course Title: SHORE CONFINED SPACE ENTRY & RESCUE Course Code: G-KSE-024 PMIS Code: 500096 Location of Training: TRACEN Yorktown, VA. (2) Classes TRACEN Petaluma, CA (1) Classes Duration: 4 Days Class Size: 20 To provide classroom instruction and field exercise training to Coast Guard personnel in shore confined space entry and rescue. COURSE CONTENT: Shore Confined Space Entry & Rescue training reviews Coast Guard policy COMDTINST M5100.48 and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146, regarding Shore Confined Space Entry and Rescue procedures. Program management and implementation are covered including requirements for developing a written Confined Space Safety Instruction. The duties of entrants, attendants, entry supervisor, and rescue team members are discussed in detail. Characteristics of Confined spaces are explained and methods taught to identify and distinguish a Non Permit required confined space from a Permit required confined space. Risk management of confined space entry is integrated into hazard recognition, evaluation, control, permitting, and monitoring procedures. Though focusing on shore-confined space, aviation-confined space is also reviewed. An overview of confined space test equipment is performed with each student, practicing calibration and use functions of the equipment. Students perform practical exercises using monitoring equipment to test spaces and demonstrate use of personnel rescue retrieval equipment. COURSE PURPOSE: The purpose of this course is to provide the necessary training to a collateral duty unit confined space program manager to conduct duties per COMDTINST 5100.48: Manage and implement unit confined space entry program. Identify and evaluate the hazards of confined spaces. Inform/train employees of the hazards of a confined space. Prevent unauthorized entry into permit spaces. Implement a written permit-required confined space entry program for authorized entry including use of entry permits and checklists. Identify acceptable entry conditions. Energy isolation, safe out and control or elimination of atmospheric hazards. Re-evaluate space to upgrade/downgrade requirements based on changed conditions. Train students in the practical use and application of four-gas detection monitoring equipment. Ensure availability of necessary equipment and services: o Personal protective equipment and respiratory protection o Testing and monitoring equipment o Ventilation, communication, lighting equipment o Other equipment as necessary for safe entry o Rescue and emergency services Annual review of program effectiveness. INSTRUCTOR (S) QUALIFICATIONS At least 5 years instructional experience in teaching confined space entry. At least 2 years instructional experience in teaching confined space or other safety courses to Coast Guard military and civilian personnel. Familiar with Coast Guard organization and shore and aviation confined space operations. Authority in Coast Guard and policies federal regulations regarding confined space entry and risk management. Experienced in all aspects of confined space entry, rescue and emergency services. Use of the process and principles of risk management in instruction approach. Familiar with Coast Guard Training Centers. May bring additional instructor(s) to assist. CURRICULUM SHOULD AT MINIMUM ADDRESS Risk Management Approach Confined Space defined - (permit-required, non-permit, small or enclosed space) Regulations: o Concentrate on: USCG COMDTINST 5100.48A Shore Confined Space Entry OSHA 29CFR 1910. 146 Permit Required Confined Spaces USCG COMDTINST 3500.3 Operational Risk Management (ORM) USCG Aeronautical Engineering Maintenance Management Manual COMDTINST M13020.1E Chapter 9.M Aviation gas Free Engineering and Chapter 12.D Aircraft Maintenance and Flight Line Safety Components of written confined space program Mechanical Hazards and Atmospheric Hazards (low oxygen, explosive atmosphere, toxicity (H2S, CO, benzene, other), static electricity Energy isolation, safe outs, ventilation, hot work Atmospheric testing, monitoring instruments, and considerations Personal Protective Equipment and Respiratory Protection Permits, confined space operations, hot work Rescue Considerations and Equipment Roles and Responsibilities of unit confined space program managers Position roles and responsibilities. Training and Qualifications Sources of additional information and/or assistance. INSTRUCTOR (S) TO PROVIDE Student manual. Shall include copies of: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146, COMDTINST 5100.48, Power-point presentations and other pertinent information pertaining to course material. Provide copy of course training outline to COTR for content review prior to initiation of initial course. All curriculum changes to course shall be approved by COTR prior to implementation. Class Completion Certificate Test instruments (detector tube) and sample media Tripod Winch lifeline retrieval system and full body harness Instruction to be combination of o Lecture with Power Point presentations and Overheads o Videos and Case histories o Exercises Hands-on atmospheric test instrument use Mock confined space permitting and entry Rescue equipment Tabletops, including permitting Test or other means to evaluate student understanding Provide COTR written student self- assessment ratings, student course objectives critiques and student roster Provide student evaluation of instruction Provide COTR with status of Combustible Gas monitors requiring repairs and replenishment of calibration gasses. Room condition should be maintained clean and orderly with all support equipment properly stored at completion of training. COAST GUARD TO PROVIDE Combustible gas monitors used for demonstration and training Provide Calibration Gasses to support Combustible gas monitors Photos examples of various confined spaces located on Coast Guard facilities ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR INSTRUCTORS This training is designed for Shore Facility Confined Space Entry and Rescue application. This course is intended for Coast Guard personnel military and civilian who are assigned to shore facilities having confined spaces and who have been assigned duties as attendants, or entry supervisors with responsibilities to test and monitor confined spaces. Personnel attending this course should have completed the online Coast Guard Confined Space Safety Awareness training prior to enrollment in this course and have a basic understanding of industrial safety practices. Note: This course does not satisfy confined space entry training requirements for Coast Guard Marine Safety, Law Enforcement, Vessels or Small boat repair personnel.
- Place of Performance
- Address: 2100 Second St. SW RM B411, Washington, DC 20593
- Zip Code: 20593
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 20593
- Record
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